Description
Succulent Balsamic Glazed Salmon delivers Mediterranean flavors that dance across your palate with elegant simplicity. Rich balsamic reduction creates a glossy, tangy coating that elevates fresh salmon into a restaurant-worthy dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) salmon fillet
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons mustard
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft a robust glaze by whisking balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, garlic, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Separate the mixture into two equal portions—one for marinating and one for final drizzling.
- Submerge salmon in the marinade within a shallow container or sealed plastic bag. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate and tenderize the fish.
- Heat oven to 350°F while salmon marinates. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Position salmon on prepared baking sheet with skin facing downward. Bake for 15-20 minutes, monitoring thickness and doneness. Midway through cooking, brush additional marinade across the surface to enhance moisture and flavor intensity.
- Remove salmon from oven when fully cooked. Optional: Reduce remaining glaze in a small saucepan for 1-2 minutes to create a more concentrated, syrupy consistency. Drizzle thickened glaze over salmon just before serving, ensuring maximum flavor impact.
Notes
- Customize the glaze by adjusting red pepper flakes for heat level, making it mild or spicy according to personal preference.
- Ensure salmon is fresh and at room temperature before marinating to promote even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Replace brown sugar with honey or maple syrup for a different sweetness profile, perfect for those watching refined sugar intake.
- Pat salmon dry before marinating to help the glaze adhere better and create a more caramelized exterior during baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 294
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 298 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg